Study at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), Ireland
- LIT s one of 14 member institutions of the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) and currently has over 6,900 students enrolled in its various programs
- LIT was founded in 1852 (over 80 years old)
- Spread over four campuses in Limerick city, Thurles and Clonmel with a regional learning center in Count Clare, the co-location of enterprise campuses with all of its education campuses is a special feature of LIT.
- The Enterprise Acceleration Centre (EAC) is an incubation facility for start-up companies, with particular emphasis on export and growth-focused businesses, partnering businesses like Microsoft Bizspark Network Partner, Enterprise Ireland etc.
- LIT has small classrooms and the international students value the one on one interaction and personalized attention that the faculty and campus offers.
Why Study in Ireland
- 2 Years Stay Back: 1 Year Masters / MBA and 2 years Post-study Work Visa. Bachelors degree provides at least 1 year stay back
- Education Quality: Ireland’s education ranks in the Top 10 in the World
- Safe & Friendly: One of the safest and the friendliest country in the world
- 100% English-speaking Country: Ireland is an English speaking country. Remember – Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom (UK) and Southern part of Ireland is known as the Republic of Ireland
- Companies in Ireland: You name some of the topmost companies and most of them will have their European headquarters (HQs) in Ireland. Ireland has the best of the tech world: Google, HP, Apple, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, Twitter, Infosys, TCS, and mostly all. So here’s a list of companies in Ireland (and see how many have their headquarters in Ireland)
- Ireland is the largest exporter of software in the world and rates amongst the top five producers of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals globally. The ever-increasing demands of this high technology economy have ensured that the higher education technological sector offers the highest and most advanced standards and opportunities available today. 75+ Biopharmaceutical companies are in Ireland. Ireland is the 7th largest exporter of medicinal and pharmaceutical products in the world in 2014
- Tax Structure: The taxation in Ireland for companies is 12.5%. Thus, you will have access to some of the topmost companies’ EU HQs in a smaller country. Again, there are top Institutions in Ireland and since its 100% English speaking, even the Companies prefer to be in Ireland
- Permanent Residency: Ireland offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country if you have a job of over Euro 30000 annually!
So all in all, ONE year Masters + 2 Years Work Permit + Opportunity to Settle Down with access to work in 28 European countries!
For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Ireland, check out our Why Study in Ireland page
Entry Requirements to Study at LIT, Ireland
General entry requirements (exact requirements may vary from course to course)
Postgraduate Courses: At least 55% in Bachelors (we recommend 60%) or CGPA of 7.2 or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each module (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)
Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): 60% or higher for most courses (IBDP: 28 predicted or higher). IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each module (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)
LIT Scholarships
LIT offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. Scholarships are upto 100% of the tuition fee. We encourage students to apply for LIT scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the LIT scholarship application process at no cost
Several of LIT scholarships for Indian students:
LIT Gold Sports Scholarships
For those who are competing at the highest level of their chosen sport, for example, Inter-county, Interprovincial, International, FAI League of Ireland.
LIT Silver Sports Scholarship
Aims to give students the opportunity to develop and attain the highest level in their chosen sport while studying in LIT. It also includes administration scholarships for those who are supporting the LIT sports clubs through other areas, e.g. Social Media.
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships: The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships are open to students from outside the EU/EEA and provide an individual stipend of €10,000 and full fee waiver to 60 beneficiaries for one full year study on a Bachelor, Master or PhD programme.
Erasmus Mundus Scheme: An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), is a prestigious, integrated, international study programme, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. EMJMDs award EU-funded scholarships to the best student candidates applying under annual selection rounds. Study must take place in at least two of the programme countries. Part of the studies can also take place where there is a partner-country institution involved.An EMJMD is a study programme of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS. This means that it lasts from a minimum of 12 months, to a maximum of 24 months and is open for Master’s students.
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Deadline for Applications:
While there is no official deadline for applications, courses at LIT fill up very fast. Typically, applicants may wish to apply by October in the previous year to when they hope to begin their course at LIT eg. if you are planning on a September 2020 start, you should apply by September 2019 preferably.
Masters level courses at LIT especially computing or business related like Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Networks and Communications etc are in demand and we suggest you apply at the earliest for these courses. The research programmes at LIT are also renowned.
LIT’s Business School recommends students to apply before September for the following year’s intake.
Courses at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Ireland
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Courses at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Ireland
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Courses at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Ireland
Foundation
Foundation Courses at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Ireland
Research
Research Courses at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Ireland
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